Chapter 90
Chapter 90
“It would truly be unfortunate for Ms. Stone if Mr. York turns out to be interested in men,” Jasmine remarked with a hint of regret. “That would be such a letdown now that someone finally has the charm to catch Mr. York’s attention.”
Serenity, amused by the speculation, responded, “How would I know?” It was merely a hunch, but Mr. York’s true sexual orientation would ultimately become clear if he decided to accept Ms. Stone’s proposal and marry her. Yet, Serenity couldn’t help but wonder how this mattered to her. Even the juiciest gossip about Mr. York didn’t seem worthy of her time.
Jasmine, on the other hand, thrived on such discussions. She frequently filled the air with chatter about the latest happenings, ensuring Serenity could hear every word. Preferring to avoid the gossip mill, Serenity pulled out her crafting supplies and focused on her projects. Meanwhile, Jasmine continued to murmur under her breath, sifting through the trending news.
As she read an article, Jasmine’s expression took a serious turn. Moments later, she slapped her hand down hard on the cash register, the loud noise causing Serenity to jump.
“What was that about, Jasmine? You scared me!” Serenity exclaimed.
“Damn it! This is outrageous!” Jasmine replied, her anger palpable as she stood up and thrust her phone towards Serenity. “Seren, you need to see this article! It’s about you and Liberty. Your names and a photo are in the news.”
Serenity’s heart sank as Jasmine continued, “The two girls in the picture look just like you and Liberty. The article claims you both are selfish and have turned your backs on your family, specifically your sick grandmother. It says you haven’t visited your family in over ten years, and now the poor lady is ill because she misses her granddaughters so much.”
A knot formed in Serenity’s stomach as she absorbed Jasmine’s words. She sensed the gravity of the situation.
swiftly grabbed the phone from Jasmine and began reading the trending story. A photograph showcasing a younger version of herself alongside her sister was also shared in the tweet. The article stirred up a lot of anger in Serenity. It was evident that one of their relatives had posted the tweet, but there was no way to pinpoint which cousin was responsible.
The tweet revealed personal details about Serenity, including her name, photo, and mobile number. In the article, the sisters were painted as villains, accused of abandoning the family after their grandparents struggled to raise them and support their education. Despite the love and kindness they received, it seemed that the sisters had repaid it with years of absence.
Now, with their grandmother critically ill and wishing to see her granddaughters one last time, the sisters refused to even visit her at the hospital. It was such a convincingly fabricated story. At the end of the tweet, the poster urged netizens to contact Serenity and Liberty, encouraging the sisters to hurry to Wiltspoon General Hospital for a final farewell to their grandmother.
By the time Serenity finished reading the article, her hands were trembling. She could hardly believe that her relatives would stoop so low as to tarnish both her and Liberty’s names online. The sisters had gone viral, likely due to paid content aimed at dragging their reputations through the mud.
Even though Serenity and Liberty were just ordinary individuals, the tweet thrust them into the spotlight of online abuse from keyboard warriors. These individuals, cloaked in a false sense of righteousness, attacked the sisters without understanding the truth, hiding behind their screens as they mercilessly criticized them.
The threat of cyberbullying loomed over the sisters. Fifteen years had gone by, yet Serenity’s relatives remained as ruthless and unrelenting as ever. They pounced on Serenity and Liberty without a shred of mercy.
consideration that they were family! These relatives truly went all out to ensure that Serenity bore the burden of the old hag’s medical expenses! “Are you alright, Seren?” Jasmine asked, her concern evident as she noticed her best friend seething with anger.
Remaining quiet, Serenity focused on scrolling through the comments.
LE Judging by the cruel remarks aimed at those sisters, it seemed the relatives had invested significantly in hiring trolls to target them.